Category: Family Law

A law recently passed in Alaska requires judges in divorce cases to consider a pet’s well-being before deciding which parent gets “custody” of the pet. This is the first law in the country that has addressed this issue; pets have traditionally been treated the same as other marital property. Animal rights activists are hailing the […]

Modern Love? A new study shows divorce rates are at their lowest rates since Jimmy Carter was in the Oval Office. And despite widespread public sentiment and a more “modern” approach to long term relationships, marriage rates have actually risen over the past few years. There are a number of theories that could explain this […]

Ever wonder what happens to your Facebook page when you die? Smart estate planning has never been just about physical assets. The law (at least in Delaware) is starting to catch up. A well-crafted estate plan considers what kind of legacy someone wants to leave behind. For years, that has meant crafting a plan for […]

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